Alternative Energy Exploration: An Overview

AUTHOR(S)

Issitt, Micah L.; Warhol, Tom

PUB. DATE

January 2013

SOURCE

Points of View: Alternative Energy Exploration;2013, p1

SOURCE TYPE

Book

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article presents an overview of alternative energy sources and alternative energy exploration in the U.S. It traces the history of the use of fossil fuels. An overview of the efforts for the U.S. to reduce its dependence on foreign oil is provided. Some of the alternative energy sources being explored in the U.S. include solar and hydrogen power.

ACCESSION #

53483817

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